Archive for May, 2008

Kitchie Nadal (Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal) is a singer and songwriter from Manila, Philippines. She is also the former lead vocalist of the band Mojofly. Her popularity as a female solo singer grew after she released a self-titled solo album with her chart-topping single, Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin, which is also the video below.

Yano is a folk/punk rock band in the Philippines formed in 1993. Originally, the band members were Dong Abay, Eric Gancio, Onie Badiang, and several drummers. In Tagalog, Yano means “simple.” As of 2007, Eric Gancio revived Yano as a one-man band, with back-up musicians for live performances. A new album is also in the works, which Yano fans should watch out for.

The video below is of Yano when they were still together, singing one of their popular songs.

A Filipino rock band that was formed back in 1993, Parokya ni Edgar is famous for its original rock novelty songs and often sarcastic covers of famous songs. Parokya ni Edgar has also explored and experimented with various musical genres, from alternative rock to pop rock, funk, rapcore, among others.

Chicosci is a band composed of five members which is based in Manila. Members of the band are Miggy Chavez, Carlos Calderon, Mong Alcaraz, Joel Salvador and Ariel Lumanlan. Ariel Lumanlan is their newest member, as he joined the group last November 2007 when Sonny Basquisal left the band as their guitarist.